Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 110,000 | 2,900,000 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Very high | Moderate | Very High | Low |
Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | November - May | September - December | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | May - September | March - June |
Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1321 | $1293 | $5431 | $2143 | $1759 | $1462 |
Rent | $1054 | $844 | $732 | $2891 | $923 | $717 | $752 |
Groceries | $234 | $98 | $87 | $383 | $127 | $148 | $112 |
Dining out | $345 | $121 | $131 | $656 | $207 | $280 | $169 |
Cafe | $75 | $25 | $18 | $72 | $42 | $45 | $45 |
Coworking space | $321 | $95 | $96 | $326 | $160 | $96 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $16 | $45 | $21 | $21 | $4 |
Public transportation | $35 | $9 | $21 | $220 | $17 | $95 | $8 |
Taxis | $106 | $9 | $14 | $78 | $9 | $25 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $14 | $0 | $30 | $49 | $10 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $8 | $100 | $97 | $45 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $36 | $4 | $9 | $74 | $217 | $24 | $9 |
Nightlife | $96 | $23 | $73 | $195 | $77 | $66 | $53 |
Gym | $86 | $14 | $15 | $55 | $42 | $56 | $33 |
Yoga | $130 | $19 | $54 | $197 | $54 | $82 | $37 |
Massage | $99 | $10 | $20 | $109 | $101 | $48 | $53 |
SIM card options | Digicel | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | None available | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |